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Jarrod Watt

This year marks the 40th anniversary of China’s economic transformation, known as 改革开放 - 'reform and opening up' - engineered by Deng Xiaoping in 1978. Hear from the mainland Chinese who experienced it, the Hong Kong cultural figures who participated in it and one of the first industrialists to begin operating an export-oriented manufacturing business in Shenzhen.
Presented by Laurie Chen
Interviews with: Wu Tao, Zhang Donghong, Liza Wang Ming-chuen, Tenky Tin Kai-man, Henry Tang
Voiceovers: Dayu Zhang, Alkira Reinfrank, Angela Cheung, Joe Kainz


Inside China: 40 years of economic reform and 'opening up'

Major diplomatic events since China's opening up 40 years ago.

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Upon the 40th anniversary of China’s economic transformation, hear from workers, cultural figures and industrialists who participated in the ‘opening’ of China.


40 years of reform and opening up: All stories

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Want to learn more about China first-hand, from reporters on the ground? In every episode, we take a deep-dive into a specific topic, mixing independent reporting and exclusive interviews to bring you unique insights into an emerging potential superpower. Now, we’re featuring regular updates on the coronavirus pandemic from across the country. Brought to you by the South China Morning Post.


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